David Thompson
American professional basketball player · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Born 1954 · age 72
David O'Neil Thompson, commonly known by the nickname "Skywalker", is an American former professional basketball player.
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Dan Issel Teammate at Denver Nuggets, 1975-1982
Monte Towe Teammate at Denver Nuggets, 1975-1977
Michael Jordan Influenced by David
Alex English Teammate at Denver Nuggets, 1980-1982
George McGinnis Teammate at Denver Nuggets, 1978-1980
Tommy Burleson Teammate at NC State Wolfpack men's basketball, 1972-1974- James Ray Teammate at Denver Nuggets, 1980-1982
Billy McKinney Teammate at Denver Nuggets, 1980-1982- Cedrick Hordges Teammate at Denver Nuggets, 1980-1982
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About this person
He played with the Denver Nuggets of both the American Basketball Association (ABA) and National Basketball Association (NBA), as well as the Seattle SuperSonics of the NBA before drug problems cut short his career. He was previously a star in college for North Carolina State, leading the Wolfpack to its first NCAA championship in 1974. Thompson is one of the eleven players to score 70 or more points in an NBA game. He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1996.
The same award as David
Glen RiceBoth received All-NBA Team
Bob LanierBoth received NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award
Bill SharmanBoth received All-NBA Team
Mitch RichmondBoth received NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award
Joe DumarsBoth received All-NBA Team
Sidney MoncriefBoth received All-NBA Team